The experienced nursing assistant is observing a beginning nursing assistant who is making an unoccupied bed for a resident with incontinence. At which step should the experienced nursing assistant intervene? The beginning nursing assistant:

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The nursing assistant should intervene before the beginning nursing assistant returns unused linens to the linen cart. Once linens are taken to a resident's room, the items cannot be returned because doing so could lead to the spread of pathogens. The beginning nursing assistant should wash hands before applying gloves to strip the bed and make it. The beginning assistant should check for items in the bed before placing the linens in a hamper. Placing an extra bed protector on the bed with a resident with incontinence may help keep the resident dry.

The Experienced Nursing Assistant Is Observing a Beginning Nursing Assistant